Wave Hill walk-off remembered as rights landmark

Two remote communities south of Darwin are commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Wave Hill walk-off this weekend.

Musicians including Kev Carmody and Paul Kelly are among those performing in Kalkarindji and Daguragu.

In 1966, Aborigine stockmen walked off the job at Wave Hill Station in a campaign for better pay and conditions.

Their cause was taken up around the nation.

Event organiser Brenda Croft says it is important to remember their struggle."It is very important for us to encourage young people to remember, and acknowledge and feel proud of this history," she said.

"It is an Australian story, not just an Aboriginal story.

"It is something that really put Aboriginal land rights on the national consciousness."